Bill Text: TX HR769 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Introduced

Texas House Resolution 769 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Honoring Captain Brett Baker Flagg Jr. of the U.S. Army for his military service.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2015-03-03 - Referred to Rules & Resolutions [HR769 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR769-Introduced.html

	84R10580 JGH-D

	By: Simmons	H.R. No. 769



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Captain Brett Baker Flagg Jr. of Frisco has rendered
	outstanding service to his nation as a member of the United States
	Army; and
	WHEREAS, A 2006 graduate of Trinity Christian Academy in
	Addison, where he was a National Merit Finalist, this gifted young
	man earned an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West
	Point; during his time at the academy, he completed Airborne School
	and Air Assault School and received the Superintendent's Award for
	Achievement; he also served as an intern with the President's
	Council of Economic Advisors; and
	WHEREAS, Following his graduation from West Point in 2010,
	Brett Flagg was commissioned as a second lieutenant; he served in
	Afghanistan as a cavalry scout platoon leader from July 2012 to
	March 2013, earning the Bronze Star, and in 2014, he was promoted to
	captain; and
	WHEREAS, Captain Flagg is currently stationed at Fort Hood,
	where he serves as squadron logistics officer with the 6th
	Squadron, 9th U.S. Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry
	Division; and
	WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to those
	men and women who take up arms in the defense of our nation, and
	Captain Brett Flagg has earned special distinction for his
	patriotism, his professionalism, and his devotion to duty; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby honor Captain Brett Baker Flagg Jr. for his
	exemplary service in the U.S. Army and extend to him sincere best
	wishes for continued success and a bright future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Captain Flagg as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.